After a hiatus, ‘BFTC Reacts’ is back, with hosts Rob & Yves kicking off the new year by breaking down the latest music video releases. For their first episode of 2025, they reviewed visuals from Lizzo, Fridayy featuring Meek Mill, and G Herbo, offering unfiltered takes on the artists’ creative direction, lyrical choices, and overall execution.
The discussion on Lizzo’s release quickly turned into a broader conversation about her music’s target audience, body image, and the evolution of her message. The hosts noted her apparent weight loss and questioned whether it aligns with her past advocacy for body positivity. Ultimately, they weren’t impressed with the video, giving it a low rating between 1 and 2 out of 5.
The tone shifted when reviewing Fridayy’s video, which carries deep personal meaning as a tribute to his late father. The hosts highlighted the video’s storytelling, noting Fridayy wearing Nipsey Hussle’s chain in homage. The strong visual and emotional connection resonated, earning a 4 out of 5 rating and ultimately being declared the best release of the week.
The review of G Herbo’s latest video was met with mixed reactions. While the hosts acknowledged his signature style, they expressed disappointment in the repetitive nature of the lyrics—especially his frequent use of the word “traffic.” They also discussed the challenge some artists face in evolving their content as their circumstances change. The video received a mid-tier rating of 2 to 3 out of 5.
Throughout the episode, Rob & Yves expanded the conversation to broader topics, including the lack of emerging young rap talent, overused rap lyrics that should be retired, and the importance of authenticity in hip-hop. The duo also hinted at future episodes potentially featuring viewer-submitted videos for review.
